Bandhan Contra Fund
Bandhan Mutual Fund · Contra · Direct plan, growth option
| Period | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | n/a | -5.8% |
| 3 months | n/a | -4.0% |
| 6 months | n/a | 5.4% |
| Year to date | n/a | -7.0% |
| 1 year | n/a | -3.3% |
| 3 years (CAGR) | n/a | 12.8% |
| 5 years (CAGR) | n/a | 13.3% |
| 7 years (CAGR) | n/a | 17.3% |
| 10 years (CAGR) | n/a | 15.3% |
| Since first NAV (CAGR) | n/a | – |
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| 1Y rolling median | n/a | 14.8% |
| 3Y rolling median | n/a | 18.0% |
| 3Y rolling worst | n/a | -2.9% |
| 3Y periods positive | n/a | 100% |
| 3Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | 100% |
| 5Y rolling median | n/a | 17.0% |
| 5Y rolling worst | n/a | 1.1% |
| 5Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | 100% |
Benchmark: Nifty 500 (proxy: Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Index Fund, price return).
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Standard deviation (ann.) | n/a | 16.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | n/a | 0.46 |
| Sortino ratio | n/a | 0.67 |
| Beta | n/a | 1.01 |
| Alpha (ann.) | n/a | 4.1% |
| Upside capture | n/a | 116.06 |
| Downside capture | n/a | 96.62 |
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum drawdown, full history | n/a | −37.9% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 10Y | n/a | −37.9% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 5Y | n/a | −18.6% |
| Current drawdown | n/a | −8.8% |
| Recovery time of worst fall | n/a | – |
Longer histories include more crises, so compare the 5Y and 10Y figures across schemes of different ages.
This scheme invests mainly in the market below, which is also close to how many of them are benchmarked. Where that market stands today:
- P/E 21.6: higher than 1% of days since 2023 (median 24.2)
- 1Y −3.9% · 3Y +8.9% p.a. · 5Y +8.6% p.a. (index fund NAV, after costs)
- −9.3% from its 52-week high
Index levels and P/E: NSE daily index closing values; gold and silver: IBJA rates; returns: growth NAV of an index fund or ETF tracking the market (AMFI), so they are after that fund's costs. Context only: a market's level or valuation does not tell you how any scheme will perform. Explore all markets.
The Regular plan's expense ratio is 7.19% a year and the Direct plan's 5.60%, a gap of 1.59%. On a ₹25,000 monthly SIP for 20 years (illustration at 12% a year before costs) the gap adds up to about ₹19,43,393.
With the Regular plan, that cost pays a distributor to help you plan, choose and review funds, and stay invested when markets fall. Whether it is worth it depends on how much of that you will do yourself.
TER: AMFI TER disclosure. Returns: AMFI NAVs. Illustration, not a guaranteed saving or return.
Documents: Scheme Information Document · Scheme Summary Document. Read the scheme documents before investing.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Expense ratio (TER), Direct plan | 5.60% | 0.84% |
| AUM, whole scheme (₹ crore) | n/a | 19,292 |
| Riskometer | n/a | – |
TER: AMFI, TER of MF Schemes. AUM and riskometer: AMFI, Fund Performance, 30 Sep 2026.
| Measure | Scheme | Benchmark / category |
|---|
Category consistency: last 10 years of month-ends, Contra Direct plans; how it is calculated.
- What is the latest NAV of Bandhan Contra Fund?
- The NAV of the Direct plan (growth option) was ₹9.5459 on 1 Oct 2026, as published by AMFI.
- Which category is Bandhan Contra Fund in?
- It is classified as Contra in AMFI's daily NAV file. MFIC compares it with 4 Contra schemes (Direct plans).
- What is the expense ratio (TER) of Bandhan Contra Fund?
- The total expense ratio of the Direct plan is 5.60% a year, as disclosed to AMFI (median of Contra Direct plans: 0.84%). It is already deducted from the NAV, so every return shown is after expenses.
- What is the exit load of Bandhan Contra Fund?
- As stated in its scheme documents: If redeemed/switched out on/within 30 days from the date of allotment – 0.5% of the applicable NAV. If redeemed/switched out after 30 days from the date of allotment - Nil. Check the latest Scheme Information Document before investing, as loads can change.
- What is the minimum investment in Bandhan Contra Fund?
- The minimum application amount is Rs. 1000/- and any amount thereafter..
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